MANGAN, 29 Sept: The Saraswati Vidhya Niketan, Lower Samdong celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda cum school annual day from 25 to 28 September at the school premises. On the final day of the function various inter-school competitions were organized.
The school felicitated four people from the area for their contribution in running the school successfully. The four people are Gopal Nepal [Principal SVN], Hom Shanker Bhattarai, KN Khatiwara and Kamal Bhattarai. The SVN also felicitated NHPC Teesta Stage V HE Project for its unconditional support.
Highlighting about the school, the principal, Gopal Nepal said that the school was established in the year 2001 with five students and 2 teachers which has grown to 140 children along with 15 teaching and non-teaching staff.
President Vidhya Bharati Sikkim, Chultrim Bhutia highlighted about the Vidhya Bharati school which aims to preserve Indian culture through education. He also highlighted about the life of Swami Vivekananda and his contribution towards the nation.
Addressing the function, the chief guest, area MLA cum Chief Whip, Ugen T Gyatso Bhutia appealed to all the teachers and intellectuals to work honestly for the people and not to misguide them. Highlighting the government’s work the MLA said that criticism should be healthy and productive.
The MLA also assured to fulfill the demands related to extension of school playground, computers and midday meal facility placed by the school in consultation with NHPC Teesta Stage V.
Also present were Prof. Asim Kumar Mitra as the guest of honor accompanied by members of the celebration committee, students, including the general public.
